Prediction Man City vs Liverpool Carling Cup

Carling Cup

MAY not be the Carling Cup English Premier League title seprestisius or older and less prestigious than the FA Cup. But competition has been held since 1960 was not also be considered low. Proven English giants still look at the Carling Cup as a competitive event in establishing who is the strongest.

arrival of his guest as Manchester City, Liverpool in the first leg. This became the second encounter "The Citizens" with "The Red" at Etihad Stadium this January. Earlier on January 4 City managed to silence Liverpool's three goals without reply in the Champions League.

But after eight days, the story can change. Liverpool which has recorded a champion seven times in the Carling Cup has a sweet tradition in the competition that followed the club 92.

Although no two pillars reinforced Toure Yaya and Kolo Toure who was defending his country Ivory Coast in African Nations Cup, Roberto Mancini could still feel optimistic about victory. Though the two apart without the backbone of the Ivory Coast, the City may not be able to play the captain, Vincent Kompany who got suspended play due to a red card in the FA Cup against Manchester United. While the appeal is filed only known result is a few hours before the meal is important against the "Reds".

But in the midst of a crisis of ammunition, the City gets a little fresh air after returning Gareth Barry, after undergoing a red card suspension. Joining Barry would at least reassure the Manchester Blue for the opportunity to match the top.

Man City vs Liverpool

Optimism City in opening opportunities to the final disclosed goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon. He believes with confidence, his team is capable of facing Liverpool at Etihad.

Not only the City of ambition for the opportunity to add his title this year, prospective guests, Liverpool have similar expectations. For the Reds, the Carling Cup title to be the most realistic target this season, when compared with the chance to win a share of the Champions League.

Unfortunately in this game away, Liverpool will certainly not come up with the best power. Striker Luis Suarez is still undergoing suspension of the English Football Federation due to his racist attitude on Patrice Evra. To that end, coach, Kenny Dalglish will maximize Andy Carroll, Steven Gerrard, also Craig Bellamy.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher assess the Carling Cup as a competition that should be won. It made the Reds live Carling Cup match seriously.

"It's (Carling Cup) is a competition that we live with the serious from the beginning. You can see that the team and manager of a maximum effort," he said.

In a game both teams will have certainly set out with determination the resurrection. If the host, the City rose from the defeat of Manchester United, Liverpool rose from the defeat of City in the Premier League two weeks ago.